Phono Preamp Reviews

Analog source: Simon Yorke, Basis Debut turntables; Graham 2.0, Immedia RPM-2, Simon Yorke tonearms; Crown Jewel SE, EMT TU2, Lyra Clavis D.C., Parnassus D.C.t, Transfiguration Temper Supreme, Grado Statement cartridges.
Preamplifier: Ayre K-1.
Power amplifiers: Ayre V-1, KR Enterprise VT8000MK, Musical Fidelity NuVista 300.
Loudspeakers: Sonus Faber Amati Homage, Audio Physic Virgo, Audio Physic Rhea subwoofer.
Cables: Hovland phono cable (on Graham arm). Interconnects: Yamamura Millennium 6000, Cardas Neutral Reference and Golden Reference, Electra-Glide, QED. Speaker cables: Yamamura Millennium 6000, Cardas Neutral Reference, QED Silver Spiral. AC cords: Yamamura Quantum, Electra-Glide Reference Fatboy.
Accessories: Sounds of Silence Vibraplane active isolation platform, VPI SDS and Walker motor drives, Finite Elemente Pagode and Zoethecus equipment stands, A.R.T. Q dampers, D.J. Kasser Black Diamond Racing cones, Walker Valid Points, Harmonix feet, ASC Tube Traps, Shakti Stones.—Michael Fremer